In 2024, London recorded over 440,000 incidents of fly-tipping, more than double the English average. Croydon was the worst affected borough with 35,470 reported cases. The city's overall fly-tipping cases reflect a troubling trend, increasing by 6% from the previous year. Fly-tipping primarily consists of household waste, with pavements and roads being the most common dumping sites. Local councils, especially Croydon, are investing significantly in clearances, with Croydon Council spending over £1 million in the last fiscal year alone, far exceeding the national average expenditure on fly-tipping clearance.
London's fly-tipping incidents exceed the national average, with Croydon reporting the highest rates. In 2024, over 440,000 incidents were recorded in the capital.
Fly-tipping has surged in London with a 6% increase in incidents, highlighting persistent waste management challenges. Croydon leads with 38,163 incidents, greatly surpassing the national average.
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